DISPERSE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • cause to separate
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • break up kidney stones
    • disperse particles
    Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • cause to become widely known
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • spread information
    • circulate a rumor
    • broadcast the news
    Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Cause(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • distribute loosely
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He scattered gun powder under the wagon
    Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • move away from each other
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The crowds dispersed
    • The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
    Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • to cause to separate and go in different directions
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
    Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)